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Shrimp Enchiladas

Quick and delicious shrimp enchiladas with a creamy sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 0.5 cup enchilada sauce
  • 8 medium corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Mexican blend
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.25 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.125 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
    1 pound shrimp
  • Warm the tortillas slightly to make them pliable (you can microwave them for about 30 seconds, wrapped in a damp paper towel).
    1 pound shrimp
  • In a bowl, combine the enchilada sauce, sour cream, and half of the shredded cheese. Stir until well combined.
    1 pound shrimp
  • Spread a thin layer of the sauce mixture on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Dip each tortilla briefly into the remaining enchilada sauce mixture to coat.
    1 pound shrimp
  • Place some of the seasoned shrimp and a sprinkle of cheese onto each tortilla. Roll up the tortillas and place them seam-side down in the baking dish.
    1 pound shrimp
  • Pour the remaining enchilada sauce mixture over the rolled enchiladas. Top with the remaining shredded cheese.
    1 pound shrimp
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
    1 pound shrimp

Notes

Serve with your favorite Mexican sides like rice and beans.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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